Oggie 8 Challenge

Eight spectacular summits, taking in a challenging route across the Glyderau and Carneddau ranges of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, North Wales.

Starting from the Ogwen Valley carpark, we first head south to take in the peaks of Y-Garn, Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr and Tryfan, before our check-point, where teams top-up on water and get refreshments. Then we continue north with the second stage, climbing Yr Elen, Carnedd Llewelyn, Carnedd Dafydd and Pen Yr Old Wen.

Oggie 8 Challenge dates

Itinerary

6am	Check-in opens Meet at Ogwen Valley carpark (postcode LL57 3LZ). Arrive having eaten breakfast. Meet your leader and team
6.30am	Check-in closes Kit checks and briefing
7am	Start the Oggie 8 Challenge!
Section 1, 4-6 hours	The Glyderau: Y-Garn, Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr, Tryfan
Check-point	Refreshments, water top up and first aid point
Section 2, 4-6 hours	The Carneddau: Yr Elen, Carnedd Llewelyn, Carnedd Dafydd, Pen Yr Old Wen
Approx 3pm-7pm	Finish, and congratulations! Certificates handed out

Route Map

Elevation profile of the Oggie 8 Challenge route

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Included

Mountain leaders to walk with you and guide you around the route

Safety support team in case of injury, to provide a safe means to retire from the event

Water top-ups at the midway point, ensure you top-up your water bottles from our supplies

Refreshments - tea, coffee and cake at the midway point

Certificates of completion handed out afterwards

Not included

Accommodation isn't included. Please see our recommended accommodation for the Oggie 8 Challenge.

Food – you'll need to bring food for the day. We suggest you bring snacks such as fruit, dried fruit, nuts, cereal bars, pasta and sandwiches. We provide water top-ups and refreshments at the midway point (tea, coffee & cake).

Travel to Ogwen Valley, North Wales

By car, travel from the South is on the A5 via Oswestry. From the North, via the North Wales Expressway.